Machine Operator (Pole and Duct Excavation, etc.) - Maple Grove, MN

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

We anticipate the need for one or more Machine Operator(s) with jobsite reporting and travel throughout the service territory based out of Maple Grove, MN. The starting rate of pay for this position is $51.46 hourly (2025 rate). This position will be posted internally for 10 Working Days from December 4, 2025, through December 17, 2025.

Summary

Operating heavy equipment including but not limited to; digger derricks, backhoes, cranes, skid steers, material handlers (all-terrain forklifts), dump trucks and bucket trucks. Additionally, loading and transporting the delivery of materials and equipment, framing and setting transmission structures, operating wire tensioning and line stringing equipment, and ground support activities including but not limited to backfilling and tamping.

Position responds to after-hours and weekend callouts.

Required

• Two or more years of digger derrick and backhoe operator experience.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Must have valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.

• Must have total commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

Preferred

• Experience operating cranes, skid steers, material handlers, dump trucks, buckets trucks, wire tensioning and line stringing equipment.

• NCCCO crane certification.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $51.46 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 12/17/25

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